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Mesopic quality of vision after accelerated 18 mW/cm2 corneal cross-linking: Mid-term results
Conclusion: At 2 years after accelerated CXL, despite reduced keratometry and corneal flattening, mesopic CS as well as ocular and corneal HOA remained unchanged, and the procedure did not cause a reduction in patients' vision quality. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Hassan Hashemi Mohammad Miraftab Soheila Asgari Source Type: research

The value of an appreciation of clinical profiles in communities as Aide-m & #233;moire when faced with difficult ophthalmic diagnoses
David MeyerMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(3):119-120 (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - November 9, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: David Meyer Source Type: research

Endophthalmitis due to Proteus vulgaris after pars plana vitrectomy with devastating outcome
We report, herewith, a case of rapidly progressive postoperative endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy which ended up with enucleation. The isolated microorganism was Proteus vulgaris which has not been reported as causative bacteria of postoperative infections following pars plana vitrectomy. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdullah S Al-Kharashi Abdulmajeed S Al-Kharshi Yasser H Al-Faky Source Type: research

A case of unilateral retinitis pigmentosa associated with full thickness macular hole
Lama Enani, Igor Kozak, Ehab AbdelkaderMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):113-115A 44-year-old Saudi female presented with poor right eye vision for 3 years. Visual acuity (VA) was 20/400 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left eye. Examination and imaging showed all the typical features of retinitis pigmentosa in the right eye associated with full thickness macular hole (FTMH) and an essentially normal left eye. The case underwent pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling and gas tamponade that resulted in anatomical closure of the FTMH, but VA remained the same. (Source: Middle Eas...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Lama Enani Igor Kozak Ehab Abdelkader Source Type: research

Multifocal choroiditis with retinal vasculitis, optic neuropathy, and keratoconus in a young Saudi male
Yousef Dhafiri, Khalid Al Rubaie, Omar Kirat, William N May, Quan D Nguyen, Igor KozakMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):109-112The purpose of this study is to describe an association of unilateral multifocal choroiditis (MFC), retinal vasculitis, optic neuropathy, and bilateral keratoconus in a young Saudi male. A 27-year-old male patient with stable bilateral keratoconus presented with a painless vision loss in his left eye. Ophthalmic examinations revealed multiple foci of idiopathic chorioretinitis, retinal vasculitis, and mild optic disc leakage on fluorescein angiography, all of which resolved on...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yousef Dhafiri Khalid Al Rubaie Omar Kirat William N May Quan D Nguyen Igor Kozak Source Type: research

Unusual case of acute corneal hydrops in Mooren & #39;s ulcer treated with intracameral injection of perfluoropropane
Manisha Acharya, Abhishek Dave, Umang MathurMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):106-108A 15-year-old boy was diagnosed with Mooren's ulcer in the right eye at our cornea clinic. On treatment, he developed acute corneal hydrops, and the vision in the right eye dropped to perception of light. The patient was treated with intracameral injection of perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas which resulted in complete resolution of corneal edema. Contact lens fitting yielded a good visual outcome with a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/80. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only case reporting the occur...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Manisha Acharya Abhishek Dave Umang Mathur Source Type: research

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum of sweat gland of caruncle: A unique case report
Anuradha Raj, RC Nagpal, Meena Harsh, Harsh BahadurMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):103-105Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SP) is a rare benign hamartomatous malformation of skin which arises from apocrine or eccrine sweat glands. Skin of the head and neck is the usual site for this but rarely involves the eyelids. It is also called as a childhood tumor since it usually appears at birth or during puberty. The diagnosis is confirmed on histopathological examination after surgical excision. We are first to report a case of SP involving the caruncle in an elderly female. (Source: Middle East African Jo...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Anuradha Raj RC Nagpal Meena Harsh Harsh Bahadur Source Type: research

Infectious crystalline keratopathy after corneal cross-linking
Mohammed Al-Amry, Tariq Mudhaiyan, Reem Al-Huthail, Huda Al-GhadeerMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):100-102To report a rare case of infectious keratitis after collagen cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus. A 20-year-old male patient underwent CXL for keratoconus in his right eye. Four weeks after the procedure, he reported blurred vision and redness with increasing pain in the treated eye. Ophthalmic examination revealed a corneal epithelial defect with corneal infiltrates that exhibited branching needle-like opacities. The patient was diagnosed with infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK). Corneal s...
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammed Al-Amry Tariq Mudhaiyan Reem Al-Huthail Huda Al-Ghadeer Source Type: research

Patterns of intermediate uveitis in children presenting at a tertiary eye care center in South India
Conclusion: Median time of development of complications is about 3 years based on our study. Intermediate uveitis of childhood might exhibit a self-limiting course after several years. Visual recovery is good in the majority, and visual loss is limited despite the high rate of ocular complications. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Radha Annamalai Jyotirmay Biswas Source Type: research

Using the postoperative visual acuity to monitor the quality of cataract surgery: Does the day one visual acuity following cataract surgery correlate with the final visual acuity ?
Conclusion: In blindness prevention programs in middle- and low-income countries with poor postoperative follow-up where it is not possible to document the final visual acuity in all the operated cases, there is merit in documenting and monitoring the day 1 visual acuity as a quality control measure. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Halimatu Aliyu Hamzah Mustak Colin Cook Source Type: research

Outcome of descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in failed penetrating keratoplasty
Conclusion: DSAEK for failed PKP resulted in improved vision in two-third of cases. Selection of cases for this repeat surgery seems to be a key in successful outcomes. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdulrahman S Khairallah Source Type: research

Bacterial contamination of multi-dose eye drops at ophthalmology department, University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusion: The prevalence of contamination was low, but methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus was a potential risk. It is recommended that the Department of Ophthalmology should design set of rules about duration of use and safe handling of ophthalmic medications by the staff and patients. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Asegedech Tsegaw Asamere Tsegaw Tefera Abula Yared Assefa Source Type: research

Comparative evaluation of corneal endothelium in patients with diabetes undergoing phacoemulsification
Conclusion: In spite of good glycemic control, patients with diabetes have significantly more endothelial damage in comparison to nondiabetic controls with similar nuclear grading and phaco energy used. This warrants a more careful use of phaco energy in patient with diabetes. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Pramod K Sahu Gopal K Das Sumeet Agrawal Sabitabh Kumar Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye symptoms in a Saudi Arabian population
Conclusion: DES are highly prevalent among the adult population of Al-Ahsa. Females, persons more than 55 years of age, smokers and diabetics were associated to DES. (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abdulaziz A Alshamrani Abdulwahab S Almousa Abdulrahman A Almulhim Abdullah A Alafaleq Mohammed B Alosaimi Abdulrahman M Alqahtani Ammar M Almulhem Mohammed A Alshamrani Ahmad H Alhallafi Ismail Z Alqahtani Abdullah A Alshehri Source Type: research

To realize universal eye health we must strengthen implementation research
Jacqueline Ramke, Babar Qureshi, Clare E GilbertMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology 2017 24(2):65-66 (Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jacqueline Ramke Babar Qureshi Clare E Gilbert Source Type: research